Reasons Why 80% of Programmers are Unhappy

  • Low pay for certain programming languages like PHP.
  • High levels of technical debt in codebases.
  • Pressure from 'hustle or die' culture.
  • Bureaucracy and excessive meetings in corporate environments.
  • Lack of perceived value in work.
  • Ageism in the industry.
  • Unhealthy physical conditions due to sedentary work.

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